In our Order, we pay close attention to the reasons our Applicants give for their interest. We want to know what has encouraged them to approach our Order and start the process of joining us.

Applicants have given us many reasons for their interest in the EMO UK - a love of the Egyptian Mysteries, an interest in the esoteric, a fascination with Masonry and Masonic Symbolism, a background in other forms of mystical tradition that place them in sympathy with us, our inclusive stance, and many other reasons - and we are always happy to hear them. It confirms the importance of our work as an Order and organisation, and the tangible need for what we offer.

We have also heard many voices of discontent from our Applicants - discontent that drove them to seek us as an alternative space; there are many, non-Masons and Masons alike, who have been seeking the esoteric mysteries and deeper studies of spirituality in earnest, and haven't been able to find or access what they seek.

They are tired, of the loneliness of the solitary seeker and the absence of like-minded supporters, social interaction, and spiritual camaraderie. They are tired, of social media battlegrounds where point-proving and brinksmanship replace the genuine transmission of Wisdom. They are tired, of New Age cults of personality where the focus is on exalting the leader of the group and not liberating and empowering the members. They are tired of being in controlling, patriarchal and authoritarian organisations that treat them like the rank and file of a military regiment. They have felt cheated, by the elitism, exceptionalism and obscurantism that has blighted so many Traditions.

Then, they find our website, read our info, look at our videos, and see the excitement and joy we feel in our Egyptian Masonic Works, and they realise that this is exactly the joy of labour, inspiration of heart, and stability of approach that has been missing in their own spiritual or Masonic experiences. The Body of Osiris begins to draw together and revive under the Command of Isis. The Eye of Ra sheds a crepuscular ray. The Heart sings.

This story has been shared with us many, many times now, over the past five years of our existence. We take this deep discontent and spiritual unhappiness very seriously, because we have had the Great Blessing of finding the Joy, Peace and Wisdom of the Works in our Order. It is Joy, Peace and Wisdom that we are happy to share with our new Members, but this is another important thing to remember...

Life is brief, and burns bright. None of us has time to waste on dimmed hopes, false promises, or draining dynamics. We are too involved in the difficult task of processing our own Egos without having to pamper, pacify, or shore up someone else's.

We need to join forces in those wonderful groups and spaces where we are valued, inspired, respected, supported, and most importantly, SEEN. We need to see, support and respect those groups and spaces in return. Then, they and we will prosper, grow, stabilise, and offer the Gift of Joy, Peace and Wisdom more readily to all who are ready for it. Whether you go with us, or another group - go where the vibrations are high, the people joyful, the atmosphere peaceful.

Don't sit in indecision, misspend your attention, misallocate your commitment, or be frightened by "opinion".

Go where the Light shines, and go now!